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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,192.59, 629,249.18 and 292,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,192.59, 629,249.18 and 292,589.96 is: 403,583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,192.59 : 629,249.18 = 292,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,192.59/629,249.18 = 292,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,192.59x = 629,249.18 × 292,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,192.59x = 184,111,987,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,111,987,797.04/456,192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,583.91

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